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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 39.94 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 39.94 and 24.03 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 39.94 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/39.94 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 39.94 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.76/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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